Mini bus collides with stationary IndiGo aircraft at Bengaluru airport, no injuries reported

Bengaluru: A mini-bus operated by a third-party vendor collided with a stationary IndiGo aircraft at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) on April 19, officials said.

The mini-bus hit the undercarriage of the aircraft, causing the roof of the minibus to crumple. No injuries were reported.

"On April 18, at approximately 12.15 pm, a vehicle operated by a third-party ground handling agency made contact with the undercarriage of a non-operational Aircraft On-Ground at KIA. There were no injuries reported. All necessary protocols have been promptly followed in coordination with relevant stakeholders. The safety and security of our passengers, airline partners, and airport personnel remain our highest priority," a Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) spokesperson said.

IndiGo said in an official statement: "We are aware of the ground incident at Bengaluru airport involving a parked IndiGo aircraft and a third party ground vehicle. The investigations are on-going and all necessary action shall be initiated as required."